I am not going to apologize for the late update today, as it is only late because I finally got some sleep! The first time in two days.

Family

"Hello MacNair." Harry stated flatly.

"Potter!"

"To tell you the truth," Harry said conversationally, "I'm actually glad it's you."

MacNair looked confused. Understandably, Harry admitted.

"You are nothing but a sociopathic butcher." Harry told him. "And I have no problem killing you."

"As if you could kill anyone." MacNair scoffed.

"Oh, but he can. And well, I must admit." A smooth voice sounded from behind Potter, who, admirably, did not jump.

"Much though it pains you, right Lucius?" Harry asked.

"Kill him!" MacNair yelled.

Lucius came up next to Harry and gave a mock-regretful expression. "I'm afraid I simply cannot, MacNair. You see, my family's motto. 'Prosapia Supremus Totus.' It would upset my son horribly if I killed Harry. In fact, I doubt he would ever speak to me again."

Harry snorted. "You mean you're pretty sure he'd speak to you again."

"No, I meant what I said." Lucius replied, puzzled.

"Oh, come on, Lucius. You know as well as I do that he can't cast most of the really nasty spells wordlessly." Harry reminded. "He'd have to speak to you again to wreak his vengeance. Duh."

"Ah, of course." Lucius nodded understanding. "I merely forgot to include cursing me as speaking to me."

Harry nodded magnanimously. "I understand, easy mistake to make."

Lucius merely hummed.

"So, d'you mind if get on with it now?" Harry asked.

"What?" Lucius said, startled, "Oh, that. No, no, go on. Don't let me stop you."

Harry glanced at MacNair. "You know, he really is pathetic - even for a Death-Eater. I mean, look at him! We've been talking, not paying him any attention, and he couldn't get over his shock to attack!"

"Well, be fair. We did shock him exceptionally." Lucius told Harry. "But yes, he is rather worthless. Do get on with it."

~Fin~

The Latin - Prosapia Supremus Totus - translates to mean: Family Above All. It is completely fabricated by me, not the canon Malfoy family motto, of which I haven't the slightest clue.

Oh, and the prompt word was 'Butcher'.